Josh Whitehead » Conferences

World Travels

Josh — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:54:29 +0000

It has been a crazy two weeks of travel. I wanted to update you on where I’ve been. Take a look at the stats from the 13 days -

Delta messed some things up and then pulled it out BIG TIME. Flew Business Class (or better) on all but 3 flights.
Flew 22,000+ miles on 4 different airlines.
Traveled to 5 countries and 4 different time zones including a Military Dictatorship & Communist Country.
Rode 5 hours on a Thai bus (enough said), but drank some GREAT coffee.
Spent 6 days in Sydney, Australia for the Hillsong Conference, where they have yet to introduce reasonably priced or free internet.
Worshipped at the Hillsong Church City and Hills campuses – an awesome experience at each.
Enjoy some pics and video from the conference (all taken with the iPhone 4 – simply an amazing phone)

Click here to view the embedded video.

Bottom line: It’s good to be home.

In the air

Josh — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:55:34 +0000

Today, I begin a crazy journey around the world. I’ll be in Tokyo, Thailand and Australia before returning back to the States. Please pray for safe travel over the next 12 days. Can’t wait to see what God does.

Hosting a legend: Pat Summitt

Josh — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:55:55 +0000

On Thursday as a part of the LIT Conference, I get the chance to host Pat Summitt. Coach Summitt has done some amazing things:

First Coach, male or female, to win 1000 games
100% graduation rate of athletes who have played for her
13 SEC Tournament Titles
8 NCAA Titles
36th Seasons Coaching with the University of Tennessee

There is no greater leader in college athletics.

At 10:35 on Thursday, she will be sharing some leadership principles at the LIT Conference. During the time I host her, I want you to be a part. So,

If you could ask Coach Summitt one leadership question, what would it be?

Leave a comment and if I ask her your question on Thursday, I will get you a copy of one of her books.

LIT 2010

Josh — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:13:16 +0000

It’s hard to believe that we are 2 weeks away from LIT 2010 hosted by my Pastor. I love this quote from the LIT website:

You are one of the chosen, the called, to lead the church. But if you’re like most ministry leaders, you feel isolated and inadequate for such an overwhelming task. The LIT Conference was created to equip and encourage the called. We want to provide you with resources and relationships that will help you make a greater impact for the Kingdom of God.

If you haven’t signed up, you can do so HERE.

And, if you register on Friday, April 16, I will personally send you a copy of Pete Wilson‘s book, Plan B. All you have to do is forward a copy of your registration, dated April 16, to josh@faithpromise.org with your name and address.

Save $25 tomorrow

Josh — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:58:51 +0000

On April 29th, my Pastor, Chris Stephens, is hosting the LIT Conference. At the LIT Conference, you can join 250 other church leaders in Knoxville for a day of practical leadership lessons, personal connections, and laugh-out-loud moments. You will hear from four leaders – Pat Summitt, Chris Stephens, Pete Wilson and Johnny Hunt – in a setting that is unhurried and focused on depth.

On Tuesday, March 23 (TOMORROW), you can register for the conference at a discounted rate: $25 off the full price.

So, click HERE on Tuesday and enjoy the savings!

LIT Conference

Josh — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:41:47 +0000

My pastor, Chris Stephens, has a passion to help churches. It has been a dream of his for years – and now it is becoming a reality.

On April 29th, he will host the LIT Conference – a one day leadership experience for church leaders. The speaker line-up includes: Pat Summitt, Coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols, Pete Wilson, Pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, Johnny Hunt, Pastor of FBC Woodstock, GA, and Chris. It is going to be an amazing day – you do not want to miss it!

You can register for $89 by clicking HERE. If you are in the Knoxville area, don’t miss this day of learning from some of the greatest leaders in our area!

Spend time unpacking

Josh — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:29 +0000

The past few days I have been at our Senior Team Retreat. We get away every fall and spend a few days planning for the following year. Last night I was unpacking my bag and realized that every time I take a trip I spend time unpacking my bag. The dirty clothes get put into the hamper for the wash, the toiletries go back under the cabinet (unless you have separate ones for travel like me!), clean clothes get put back up and the bag goes back in its place. You would never consider not unpacking your bag.

In the same way, you should spend time unpacking the ideas from the time you spent away. Each initial idea needs time for reflection, analysis and improvement. Whether you are at a conference or on a retreat, take time to unpack the ideas. Consider spending a significant amount of time asking tough questions about the decisions that were made, those that are in process and those for the future. Otherwise, you are just wasting your time.

NACBA Local Lunch

Josh — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:00:48 +0000

Today I get the chance to meet the local administrators and executive pastors in the Knoxville area and share with them a presentation that I did in Phoenix, AZ earlier this year for the Church Solutions Conference on Strategic Staff Planning, Development and Evaluation. Here’s the opening thought:

Structure dictates structure.

Wherever you are, you can only accomplish what your structure allows you to accomplish. SO, you either change your structure or you change your plans. That’s your only two choices (we’ll, I guess leaving is a choice as well).

At FPC, I believe that the structure that Pastor, the Elders and Leadership Team created allows us to impact the Kingdom more effectively. FPC is staff lead, but we receive spiritual accountability from the Elders and financial accountability from the Leadership Team.

Because of the structure, we can make quick changes and try things that we never could if our structure were cumbersome. Our Senior Management Team makes decisions and we move on them. It’s a blast!

I hope the guys there are encouraged to lead at even greater levels because of our time together! Can’t wait to be challenged by them and begin new relationships as well.

Thanks to West Park Baptist Church for hosting the lunch and for their ministry to our city.

Unleash worship clips

Josh — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:10:22 +0000

If you missed Unleash 2009, here are some videos from the worship. YouTube has made the quality of my Hi-Def Flip horrible, but you get the picture (if you don’t have a Flip, I would recommend getting one). Great experience at New Spring yesterday. In the videos, Lee McDerment is leading the New Spring band.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Unleash 2009

Josh — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:00:59 +0000

Unfortunately if you are reading this then you are probably not with us at Unleash 2009 hosted by New Spring Church in Anderson, SC. It is going to be an awesome day of teaching by Perry Noble and a host of other staff members at New Spring, including Tony Morgan, Chief Strategic Officer at the church.

If you are not attending, here is a link so that you can watch the teaching sessions live online.